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10-12-03, 12:34 PM
#46
Lexus Test Driver
Originally posted by parula
Rick, electric regenerative braking converts the kinetic energy of the car into electric energy to recharge batteries. This hydraulic regenerative system, I believe, converts the kinetic energy into stored hydraulic energy that provides a boost to get the car back to something close - I think I recall about 70-80%, WOW, of the car's original speed (energy). If it can work, and it should as it is just basic mechanics notwithstanding the technical difficulties, it might VERY significantly increase fuel mileage.
Rick, electric regenerative braking converts the kinetic energy of the car into electric energy to recharge batteries. This hydraulic regenerative system, I believe, converts the kinetic energy into stored hydraulic energy that provides a boost to get the car back to something close - I think I recall about 70-80%, WOW, of the car's original speed (energy). If it can work, and it should as it is just basic mechanics notwithstanding the technical difficulties, it might VERY significantly increase fuel mileage.
10-12-03, 12:42 PM
#47
RickC, it's here, Ford has introduced hydraulic braking: http://www.manufacturing.net/dn/inde...cleid=CA220671
Even the feds are getting into it :http://www.dana.com/news/pressreleas....asp?page=1266
Now if Lexus put RB into its electric hybrids too, I'd bet even these big SUVs I love would get around 40 mpg or better.
But JRB is right, they have to keep the extra costs reasonable at these gas prices or people won't buy it.
Even the feds are getting into it :http://www.dana.com/news/pressreleas....asp?page=1266
Now if Lexus put RB into its electric hybrids too, I'd bet even these big SUVs I love would get around 40 mpg or better.
But JRB is right, they have to keep the extra costs reasonable at these gas prices or people won't buy it.
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